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Programme of Events
This programme forms part of the Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan to increase involvement in the study and conservation of our wealth of wildlife. For more information visit the BRMC.
INDOOR TALKS: Start 8pm at Maulden Village Hall MAP
MK45 2DP TL048380 - parking is free.
Visitors are encouraged.
FIELD MEETINGS: Bring stout footwear and suitable clothing to all field meetings.
In bad weather, the leaders may cancel the event if conditions are unsuitable. Please check early on the day.
Regretably NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Unfortunately, some field trips will not be suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Please contact the leader in advance if you have any concerns about accessibility.
Ordnance Survey Landranger maps 152, 153, 165 & 166 cover Bedfordshire, and Explorer maps 193 & 208 cover all but a few outlying areas of the county at a larger scale.
A small charge is requested for refreshments at the talks and possibly on other occasions. Donations are always welcome
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The BNHS thanks all who have kindly given permission to hold field outings and to visit their properties.
Key:
BBC - Organised in conjunction with our ornithological section, the Bedfordshire Bird Club.
(F) - Particularly suitable for families and young people especially YounGnats.
Children 16 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
(L) - Bring food to meetings marked thus. Lunch will normally be eaten at the car parking area.
If joining the meeting for the afternoon arrive by 1:45pm.
This programme forms part of the Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan to increase involvement in the study and conservation of our wealth of wildlife. For more information visit the BRMC.
INDOOR TALKS: Start 8pm at Maulden Village Hall MAP
MK45 2DP TL048380 - parking is free.
Visitors are encouraged.
FIELD MEETINGS: Bring stout footwear and suitable clothing to all field meetings.
In bad weather, the leaders may cancel the event if conditions are unsuitable. Please check early on the day.
Regretably NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Unfortunately, some field trips will not be suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Please contact the leader in advance if you have any concerns about accessibility.
Ordnance Survey Landranger maps 152, 153, 165 & 166 cover Bedfordshire, and Explorer maps 193 & 208 cover all but a few outlying areas of the county at a larger scale.
A small charge is requested for refreshments at the talks and possibly on other occasions. Donations are always welcome
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The BNHS thanks all who have kindly given permission to hold field outings and to visit their properties.
Key:
BBC - Organised in conjunction with our ornithological section, the Bedfordshire Bird Club.
(F) - Particularly suitable for families and young people especially YounGnats.
Children 16 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
(L) - Bring food to meetings marked thus. Lunch will normally be eaten at the car parking area.
If joining the meeting for the afternoon arrive by 1:45pm.
THIS IS A PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME ONLY. Details may change and additional events may be organised at short notice. All places must be booked in advance.
BIG – Bedfordshire Invertebrate Group, book your place with Andrew Green, emailsawflies(at)bnhs.org.uk telephone 01234 772555
Please book a place for other events as mentioned in the write-up with bnhsevents@bnhs.org.uk
2024 December
Events Programme (PDF)
December 2024
Thursday 26th December : WOBURN MAP
9:30am Boxing Day Walk through Woburn Park. Please book with Julia Powell on JuliaCPowell800@gmail.com or 01582 661328. Meet at the Woburn Village car park, opposite the church in Park Street, postcode MK17 9PG, Grid Ref SP950331.
Leader: Julia Powell.
9:30am Boxing Day Walk through Woburn Park. Please book with Julia Powell on JuliaCPowell800@gmail.com or 01582 661328. Meet at the Woburn Village car park, opposite the church in Park Street, postcode MK17 9PG, Grid Ref SP950331.
Leader: Julia Powell.
January 2025
Tuesday 21st January : ZOOM
8pm Wilder Hedgerows for Nature and History with Professor Ian Rotherham. This presentation will take place online via Zoom.
8pm Wilder Hedgerows for Nature and History with Professor Ian Rotherham. This presentation will take place online via Zoom.
February 2025
Monday 17th February : HADDENHAM
Visit to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, Aston Rd, Haddenham, Bucks HP17 8AF
A guided tour of the famous Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital has been arranged for BNHS members. The tour will start at 10.30am and last about 2 hours. It will cost £5 per person which will include a small donation to the hospital.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
If you would like to join the group please email Mike Bird at council14@bnhs.org.uk with the following information. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Members will need to provide their own transport but car sharing is preferred.
Name
Email address
Telephone
Over 65 years?
Are you able to give a lift to other members?
Visit to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital, Aston Rd, Haddenham, Bucks HP17 8AF
A guided tour of the famous Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital has been arranged for BNHS members. The tour will start at 10.30am and last about 2 hours. It will cost £5 per person which will include a small donation to the hospital.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
If you would like to join the group please email Mike Bird at council14@bnhs.org.uk with the following information. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Members will need to provide their own transport but car sharing is preferred.
Name
Email address
Telephone
Over 65 years?
Are you able to give a lift to other members?
Tuesday 18th February : ZOOM
8pm The Great Fen Project with Mr Henry Stanier of the Wildlife Trust BCN. This presentation will take place online via Zoom.
8pm The Great Fen Project with Mr Henry Stanier of the Wildlife Trust BCN. This presentation will take place online via Zoom.
March 2025
2024 December
Events Programme (PDF)